Gas prices in Jersey City lower than in rest of state

It’s no secret that gas prices vary unpredictably based on station, area, and even time of day, but a number of Hudson County gas stations are offering some of the lowest prices in New Jersey.

The Delta station at 450 New York Ave. in Jersey City is helping motorists save some change with regular gas at $2.97 a gallon, the lowest price in the state, according to NewJerseyGasPrices.com. Two other stations in Jersey City, EZ Gas at 823 Tonnelle Ave. and Gulf, across the street at 782 Tonnelle, are offering a gallon of regular for $3.01.

The state average is $3.308 per gallon and the national average is $3.443, according to the website.

Sunny Singh, owner of the Delta station, says he is able to sell gas for less because he receives a discount for buying in quantity.

Singh also said it’s also a way to attract more business for his newest location.

“If I sell for a low price, it will benefit the customer and me as well,” he said. “I will be able to sell more volume.”

EZ Gas owner Pappu Thind said he keeps his prices low to compete with the other stations on Tonnelle Avenue, including the Gulf station across the street. He was selling regular gas for $2.99 on Thursday, but the company he purchases from won’t offer the discount he needs.

Delta patron and Jersey City resident Joanna Ramos, who was driving an Isuzu Rodeo, said she spends about $40 filling up her tank every Tuesday. She found out from her cousin that the Delta station on New York Avenue had the best price in the state.